Ahem. Yes I promised to write reviews at the end of my chapter. However I have only gotten one so here goes another try IS IT SO HARD TO REVIEW! (all right I'm calming down)
Ch 23
James and the woman laughed on the way to his room.
" Cora, this is great.' He chuckled.
She giggled as she twirled one of the bouncy golden ringlets around her finger.
James opened the door as she pushed him inside and against the wall.
He averted his eyes to the floor as something white caught his eye. He gently moved Cora to the side and knelt down to pick up the letter.
He opened it puzzled when his heart caught in his throat.
'Dear James-'He read on until he couldn't take it any more.
" James?" Cora asked.
" What?" He asked crumpling the note in his hands.
" Are you alright darling?" She asked.
He nodded and tossed the note into the fireplace.
" What was that?" She asked.
" Nothing for you to worry about my sweet." He said kissing her softly.
" The wedding should be simple nothing too fancy." James said.
" But you my lady will have the finest gown in all the world." James said carrying her bridal style.
" Not yet! Wait another week then you can carry me bridal style." She smiled.
" Yes I will wait." James agreed.
Another week passed and whispers of an upcoming wedding were circulating around Middleton Place. Beth was so happy, her wedding was in less than a month, but it was not her wedding people spoke of. The groom was known to be a Captain. But not much else was known.
Cat knew though she had a feeling the from the day the whispers started to the day she found her self standing outside of James's door.
She twirled a necklace in her fingers as the door opened.
" Catherine?" James asked.
She offered a sad smile in return.
" Oh well come in." He offered stiffly.
He closed the door behind her.
" I've come to a decision." Cat said softly.
James looked up at her expectantly.
" Yes?"
" I've decided that after Beth's wedding I'm leaving Middleton Place, if I can't get home I'll go to England, some where other than the colonies." Cat said.
James frowned.
" You know don't you?"
" Know what? That our spat in the stables as ridiculous? That I saw you in the Garden with that girl? That you went and broke my hea-" Cat knew she had said too much already.
" Catherine- I'm getting married." He said.
She looked up at him her amethyst eyes filled with unshed tears.
" I know that too." She said.
He looked at her puzzled.
" I came to say good bye," She walked up to him and opened his hand and placed the locket in it.
" Don't ever forget me, I shan't forget you." And with that she opened the door and walked out.
Two weeks later
Things with Cora had gone down hill, they were constantly bickering and finally Cora had had it and she left.
Flash back
" James darling? What are you doing?" Cora asked sweetly.
James was sitting on a widow sill and sketching a picture of Cat. He had never shared his secret talent with any one. He couldn't get her off his mind lately. In the sketch Cat was holding a rose and looking out the window as if she was waiting for someone. Him.
" James?" Cora asked again.
She walked over to him and saw the picture. She snatched it out o his hands quickly.
" Who's this? James?" She asked.
" J- Just someone." He said.
" A friend perhaps. Every time I turn a round your not paying attention. Don't you love me?" She demanded.
" I- I do, Cora please!" He pleaded.
" I can't take this any more, I'm so sorry James." And then she grabbed her bag and stormed out.
End of Flash Back
Since then James had been on his own he occasionally saw Cat and Beth discussing things for the wedding but he never got to talk to her. Then one day he had the luck of bumping into her, literally.
" I'm so sorry." James apologized helping her up.
" Apology accepted." A familiar voice said.
" Catherine?" He asked.
" Oh hi, what's up?" She asked her tone falling.
" The ceiling?" he asked unsure by what she meant.
" No no, it means how are things going." She laughed.
" Oh, not very good I must confess." He said.
Cat was now very interested in what he had to say.
" Why?" she asked.
" Cora left." He said.
" Oh I'm sorry to hear that." Cat said her not really sorry at all.
" I have to go Beth will have a cow f I'm late." Cat said.
" Is it today? Her wedding?" James asked.
" Yes, I'm maid of honor." Cat said.
" Well give her my compliments. I'll be there later." James said.
" Okay, well see ya." And she hurried off down the hallway.
The ceremony was lovely and Beth looked like an angel in her wedding gown.
Charles was smiling so broadly there was barely enough space on his face for it. Cat spotted James in the audience but he looked preoccupied and off somewhere else. After the ceremony the party was indoors.
Beth ran over to Cat.
" OMG! This is so awesome!" She exclaimed.
" Yeah, it's great." Cat said.
" Cat what's wrong?" Beth asked.
" I talked to James today, Cora left him. I hope it wasn't my fault." Cat said.
" Don't worry about it to much Cat. En joy yourself maybe you'll meet someone new tonight." Beth said.
" Maybe." The suddenly Charles came over to them.
" May I borrow her for a minute?" He asked.
" Of course." Cat said.
He gave Beth his arm and led her away to the dance floor.
Cat sat alone until a shadow fell over her.
" May I have this dance?" Some one asked.
Cat looked up to see James.
" Oh, yes." She said.
They walked over to the dance floor when suddenly someone announced something. Cat then realized it was Beth.
" Our musicians have been practicing a song for the wedding, And in honor of my best friend Miss Catherine Okano, we will be playing our favorite song, The Blue Danube. Oh and I almost forgot, It's a waltz." Beth said.
Many of the guests looked around shocked. Such a dance was scandalous, but then the song floated across the room and Cat felt James place his hand on her waist.
And suddenly nothing mattered anymore, they were gliding along alone. The other guests finally gave in and began to follow the example.
Cat looked up at James and smiled.
" So do have any other plans Miss Time Turner?" He asked.
" Staying here." She smiled.
" I'll take that as a yes?" He asked.
He pulled her closer to him as they continued to dance, together, at last.
The End
(AN)
So did you like the ending?
Norma Jean the Dancing Machine: Did that answer your question? Moonstone Cat got to watch the Patriot too.
Captnmara: I guess they'll live happily ever after!